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Daniel Cage, Founder of Linq3, announced he will transition out of his day to day role at the company effective August 16, 2018. Cage will stay on as Senior Advisor to help guide Linq3’s intellectual property expansion.

“With this new wager, Pick 3 players now have 27 chances to win with a single ticket, and Pick 4 players have 81 chances to win,” said Tom Delacenserie, president and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery. “These daily games have been popular ever since they were introduced in the Commonwealth, and these new features are definitely going to create more winners – which in turn will create more excitement.”

"Several new initiatives really helped push sales to this record-breaking level," said KLC President and CEO Tom Delacenserie. "An increased emphasis on marketing and in-store messaging, changes in prize structures that players really liked, and new measures implemented by our outstanding staff and retailers are the reason for this increase. FY18 was a year where we laid the groundwork for continued success, so we look to continue this growth pattern into FY19."

West Virginia Lottery Director Alan Larrick said, “The West Virginia Lottery considers the GLI-33 event wagering standard an integral component in the regulatory structure for our sports wagering offering. Our team is very grateful to have access to a technical resource that has been worked on collectively by the industry and it will also serve to protect our patrons, vendors, and licensees.”

“It was a great year all around, and we couldn’t be prouder of the contribution that the Lottery and the casinos made to important state programs,” said Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica. “It’s especially gratifying to see both the Lottery and the casinos growing simultaneously.”

“The addition of our first GIGANTIX® game, $10 Royal Gems, proved popular with instant ticket players, and KENO®, which is now entering its tenth year, continued to see growth this year,” Ohio Lottery Director Dennis Berg said, “As we move into the next fiscal year we’ll continue to explore new and innovative products to bring to the market.”

"We are very pleased to continue our strategic partnership with OPAP," said Lorne Weil, Executive Chairman of Inspired. "We have worked closely with OPAP to deliver the best possible products and we are grateful to be awarded additional machines and Virtual Sports content as recognition. We look forward to extending our success with OPAP."

Tabcorp chief executive David Attenborough said digital sales rose strongly in Tabcorp's lotteries business, growing by 27.8 per cent and accounting for almost 18 per cent of total lottery sales. Mr Attenborough said despite customers shift towards online gambling, bricks and mortar stores weren't going anywhere. "It's really at the heart of the of a lot of Australian communities - their local pub and club," he told reporters. "We do not see a development where you end up with digital without retail, all our long-term strategies are about the integration within the retail environment."

“Racetrax has come out of the gate very strong for us,” said Kansas Lottery Executive Director Terry Presta. “With only a minimal amount of advertising, Racetrax is already out performing our expectations and looking like a winner.”

“We’re excited to bring players another Carolina Panthers scratch-off ticket,” said Mark Michalko, executive director of the N.C. Education Lottery. “This prize would be a big win for any Panthers fan, and the money raised from ticket sales will be a big win for education.”

Kambi accepts first U.S. wagers following ground-breaking DraftKings Sportsbook debut. Kambi becomes first sportsbook supplier active in New Jersey’s online sports betting market after passing preliminary licensing process. Kambi has created history by becoming the first sports betting supplier to process online wagers in the post-PASPA U.S. market, following the eagerly-anticipated launch of the Kambi-powered DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey.

“If they were ready to open today and they had all their systems in place, we would certainly have to do some testing, but we would be ready to take bets as that testing would conclude,” said Danielle Boyd, managing legal counsel West Virginia Lottery Commission. “If it’s the on-property testing, we anticipate that will anticipate only a few days to complete.”

"Jennifer brings a tremendous combination of experience in government, leadership, and knowledge of how things work in our environment,” said Colorado Lottery Director, Tom Seaver. “Her legal credentials will prove invaluable to the lottery, as will her work ethic, and effectiveness as a manager. We're very happy to have her on the team."

"The Western Canada Lottery Corporation is excited to partner with IGT to update the Saskatchewan VLT network with IGT's best-in-class Video Lottery Terminals and game content," said Eric Karmark, WCLC Vice President, VLT Gaming & Operations. "IGT has been a trusted WCLC partner for more than two decades, and we're pleased that our relationship will continue through this machine replacement cycle."

"With this new wager, Pick 3 players now have 27 chances to win with a single ticket, and Pick 4 players have 81 chances to win," said Tom Delacenserie, president and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery. "These daily games have been popular ever since they were introduced in the Commonwealth, and these new features are definitely going to create more winners - which in turn will create more excitement."

Ever since his introduction in 1919, Felix the Cat has been a beloved character and an internationally recognized pop culture icon. Felix is a pioneer at heart, being the first animated movie star, the first character to be supported by merchandise, the first character balloon to appear in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and even the first image to be broadcast on TV!

For decades, Felix has displayed staying power as a cross-category lifestyle brand with a broad audience that spans multiple generations. There is a Felix to suit everyone, so potential and current lottery players will instantly recognize him as both a nostalgic and trend-setting brand.

In preparation for Felix's milestone 100th birthday in 2019, DreamWorks has planned a variety of exciting events. The fun begins on November 8, 2018, the official kick-off to a year of festivities that will include public relations and social media campaigns, consumer events, and high-profile retail collaborations that will include brand new Felix merchandise ranging from clothing to accessories. All of these initiatives are designed to help the beloved feline celebrate his centennial birthday, and keep Felix top-of-mind with consumers.

"The whimsical and nostalgic essence of the brand is what drew us to Felix, as these are two themes that lottery players love," said Sina Aiello, Vice President, Marketing, Pollard Banknote. "We are pleased to introduce Felix to the world of lottery. The brand's essence symbolizes luck, making it a 'purrfect' addition to our licensed games portfolio."

About Pollard Banknote

Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high quality instant ticket products, licensed games, and strategic marketing and management services for both traditional instant games and the emerging iLottery space of web, mobile and social channels. The company is a proven innovator and has decades of experience helping lotteries to maximize player engagement, sales, and proceeds for good causes. Pollard Banknote also plays a major role in the charitable pull-tab and bingo markets in North America. Established in 1907, Pollard Banknote is owned approximately 73.5% by the Pollard family and 26.5% by public shareholders, and is publicly traded on the TSX (PBL). For more information, please visit our website at www.pollardbanknote.com.

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"Jennifer brings a tremendous combination of experience in government, leadership, and knowledge of how things work in our environment,” said Colorado Lottery Director, Tom Seaver. “Her legal credentials will prove invaluable to the lottery, as will her work ethic, and effectiveness as a manager. We're very happy to have her on the team."